Latest earthquakes near Dārjiling, West Bengal today

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List of latest earthquakes near Dārjiling.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 2, 2024 12:21
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 235 km NW
from Dārjiling
Oct 30, 2024 17:01
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 280 km ESE
from Dārjiling
Oct 26, 2024 23:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.0 229 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Oct 18, 2024 00:46
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 75 km ENE
from Dārjiling
Oct 16, 2024 10:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 235 km NW
from Dārjiling
Oct 16, 2024 05:43
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 154 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Oct 15, 2024 00:49
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 130 km ENE
from Dārjiling
Oct 14, 2024 22:17
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 151 km W
from Dārjiling
Oct 9, 2024 08:15
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 86 km E
from Dārjiling
Oct 7, 2024 01:33
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 77 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Oct 6, 2024 09:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.1 153 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Oct 4, 2024 07:10
(Kolkata)
M 3.5 120 km SE
from Dārjiling
Oct 1, 2024 23:14
(Kolkata)
M 2.8 70 km ENE
from Dārjiling
Sep 30, 2024 01:57
(Kolkata)
M 2.6 174 km ENE
from Dārjiling
Sep 25, 2024 18:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 89 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Sep 25, 2024 17:06
(Kolkata)
M 2.9 90 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Sep 21, 2024 21:12
(Kolkata)
M 3.1 82 km N
from Dārjiling
Sep 17, 2024 16:46
(Kolkata)
M 3.3 167 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Sep 15, 2024 00:50
(Kolkata)
M 2.7 286 km ESE
from Dārjiling
Sep 6, 2024 19:58
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 99 km E
from Dārjiling
Sep 3, 2024 17:29
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 113 km NW
from Dārjiling
Sep 3, 2024 05:56
(Kolkata)
M 3.7 280 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Aug 27, 2024 00:39
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 265 km S
from Dārjiling
Aug 25, 2024 23:05
(Kolkata)
M 3.9 279 km ESE
from Dārjiling
Aug 23, 2024 22:14
(Kolkata)
M 3.8 95 km E
from Dārjiling

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dārjiling

Dārjiling Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
64 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.8
Nov 2, 2024 12:21

Average

A total of 644 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dārjiling roughly every 5 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dārjiling in 2015. A total of 386 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dārjiling that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Dārjiling with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dārjiling in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dārjiling during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Dārjiling (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 599 93.01%
Mag. 5 41 6.37%
Mag. 6 3 0.47%
Mag. 7 1 0.16%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Dārjiling

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On May 12, 2015 12:35.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8
On Jan 15, 1934 14:13.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dārjiling occurred on May 12, 2015 12:35 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Dārjiling, at a depth of 15 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dārjiling in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8 earthquake struck on Jan 15, 1934 14:13, 134 kilometers (83 mi) west-northwest of Dārjiling. It is the strongest earthquake near Dārjiling in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Dārjiling.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Dārjiling.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 12, 2015 12:35
(Kolkata)
M 7.3 234 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Apr 26, 2015 12:39
(Kolkata)
M 6.7 237 km WNW
from Dārjiling
May 12, 2015 13:06
(Kolkata)
M 6.3 218 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Apr 25, 2015 11:45
(Kolkata)
M 6.1 277 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Apr 25, 2015 14:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 177 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Mar 20, 2020 07:03
(Kolkata)
M 5.7 197 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Apr 25, 2015 11:48
(Kolkata)
M 5.6 233 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Apr 25, 2015 12:26
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 266 km WNW
from Dārjiling
May 16, 2015 17:04
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 225 km WNW
from Dārjiling
May 12, 2015 12:47
(Kolkata)
M 5.5 216 km WNW
from Dārjiling

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Dārjiling

Nearest earthquakes from Dārjiling

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dārjiling, West Bengal. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Dārjiling.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 9, 2024 06:57
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 16 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Apr 27, 2015 18:05
(Kolkata)
M 5.1 28 km SW
from Dārjiling
Mar 27, 2017 03:12
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 31 km ENE
from Dārjiling
Feb 28, 2023 09:48
(Kolkata)
M 4.3 31 km W
from Dārjiling
Dec 3, 2017 05:13
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 34 km NW
from Dārjiling
Jul 25, 2021 20:39
(Kolkata)
M 4.5 35 km N
from Dārjiling
May 17, 2017 03:43
(Kolkata)
M 4.2 34 km NNW
from Dārjiling
Jun 20, 2018 09:45
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 47 km WNW
from Dārjiling
Jun 17, 2018 20:37
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 48 km NNE
from Dārjiling
Sep 11, 2020 09:15
(Kolkata)
M 4.4 54 km WNW
from Dārjiling

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Dārjiling

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling.

When was the last earthquake in Dārjiling, West Bengal?

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dārjiling on the afternoon of November 2, 2024 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 235km northwest of Dārjiling at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dārjiling, West Bengal in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Dārjiling, West Bengal?

A 8 magnitude earthquake hit near Dārjiling on the afternoon of January 15, 1934 at 14:13 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 134km west of Dārjiling at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dārjiling since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Dārjiling, West Bengal?

In the past 10 years, 644 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dārjiling. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.